14-Day Kenya, Uganda Gorillas and Rwa...

>> Depart early from Nairobi and drive approximately 4 hours to Amboseli National Park, famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants. Afternoon game drive in Amboseli, where you can spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, and various bird species. The park is known for its diverse ecosystems including swamps and dry plains.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

>> Enjoy a full day of exploration in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park. Look out for the unique wildlife adaptations that allow animals to thrive in this environment. Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps will be a highlight of any safari.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

>> Depart from Amboseli after breakfast and head towards Lake Naivasha, which takes about 5 hours by road. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha where you can see hippos and numerous bird species. You may also visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for walking safaris among wildlife.

Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and is very popular for birdwatching, with notable birds like the Kingfisher. The kingfisher uses the papyrus as a perch, while the Herons hide in it while hunting and searching for food.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Mid-range hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

>> After breakfast at your lodge, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve (approximately 5 hours’ drive). Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is renowned for its population of big cats as well as the Great Migration, if visiting during July through October.
The Masai Mara remains one of the last places on Earth where wildlife thrives relatively undisturbed, in numbers reminiscent of Africa's past. Located at the northern edge of the expansive Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is home to the awe-inspiring seasonal migration of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and their accompanying predators.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Ilkeliani Camp Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

>> Spend an entire day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and evening game drives, where witnessing wildlife interactions like predator-prey dynamics is a common experience. You might also have the chance to visit a Maasai village and learn about their fascinating culture.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is renowned for its black-maned lions and incredible wildlife diversity, often allowing visitors to spot the Big Five in just one morning. Many cheetahs in the reserve are so accustomed to vehicles that they seek shade beneath them, and some even climb onto roofs for a better view of their prey. For bird enthusiasts, the reserve is home to nearly 500 species, including 16 types of eagles, various hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, and the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Ilkeliani Camp Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

>> The journey from Masai Mara to Murchison Falls in Pakuba is a key highlight of the safari experience, combining travel, stunning landscapes, and wildlife encounters as you move from Kenya to Uganda. The trip includes a stopover in Entebbe, where you transition from Masai Mara to Entebbe, before boarding a flight to Pakuba within Murchison Falls National Park.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

>> Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, then head out for a game drive to explore the wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to spot various species such as giraffes, lions, elephants, buffalo, birds, and more. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for an exciting boat cruise on the Nile River. The cruise will bring you close to water animals, including over 4,000 hippos and Nile crocodiles. The Nile is also home to breathtaking birdlife, such as bee-eaters, colorful kingfishers, shoebill storks, grey-throated birds, and yellow-billed birds.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

>> Start your journey early from Murchison Falls National Park after breakfast. Travel through the Lake Albert escarpments, offering stunning views of the lake. Stop in Hoima for lunch at any hotel before continuing past Lake Nkusi and joining Lake Kyoga. Along the way, pass through traditional villages and enjoy watching locals engage in agriculture. Capture photos of the rolling hills adorned with traditional cash crops. Experience Fort Portal at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, surrounded by lush tea plantations. After this picturesque green tea scenery, proceed to Kibale National Park, one of Africa's remarkable rainforests. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and visit the scenic crater lakes region and the terraced tea plantations around the Fort Portal hills.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent) Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

>> Wake up early and head to Kanyanchu by 8:00 am to begin your chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. Chimpes are believed to be the closest relatives of humans, sharing 98% of their DNA with us. As you search for these fascinating chimps, you’ll also encounter many other primate and animal species, including L’Hoest’s monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, pottos, bush babies, and various bird species like the little greenbul, yellow-spotted nicators, rumped tinkerbirds, crowned eagles, green-breasted pittas, and black bee-eaters, as well as larger mammals like elephants.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Camping) just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

>> Start your day with breakfast before enjoying a morning walk along the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, where you'll catch a glimpse of the majestic peaks of the "Mountains of the Moon." After the walk, proceed with your transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, located just a three-hour drive from Kibale National Park. This renowned park is famous for its diverse wildlife and primates. It is bordered by Lake Edward to the southwest and Lake George to the northeast. Named after Queen Elizabeth II, the park is home to a variety of animals, including impalas, kobs, forest hogs, elephants, buffalo, tree-climbing lions, and cape buffalo. The park also features numerous volcanic calderas that attract flamingos during various seasons.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) without fences

>> Wake up early, and after breakfast, head out for a morning game drive to spot animals such as elephants, elands, antelopes, buffaloes, lions, and more. Return to the lodge later to relax and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you'll encounter animals like crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks, buffaloes, and various birds, including storks and kingfishers.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) without fences

>> After breakfast, head to Bwindi Forest, home to the majestic mountain gorillas and spanning an area of 331 square kilometers. Journey through the Ishasha sector, where you can marvel at tree-climbing lions and take in the stunning landscapes along the way. Upon arrival at the park, enjoy a guided nature walk, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at your preferred lodge.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

>> Today promises an incredible experience as you meet the majestic Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest! After a delicious breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the lodge for a briefing before heading into the misty forest. Along the way, you'll encounter not only the gentle giants but also other wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, monkeys, butterflies, and a variety of bird species. You'll have one hour to spend with the gorillas, and trekking can take anywhere from one to eight hours, depending on their location. In the evening, you might enjoy a guided nature walk or a visit to the local community.

After the trek, you will transfer to Musanze in Rwanda for the golden monkey tracking experience. You will cross through the Cyanika Border post.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

>> We’ll kick off the day with an exciting golden monkey trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park. These primates, native to the park’s high-altitude forests, are a joy to watch as they munch on bamboo leaves, swing through the trees, and playfully interact. After enjoying their lively antics, we’ll leave the park and make our way back to Kigali..

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)